Our services are open to beneficiaries of all Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects, as well as COST Actions, provided that the applicant is based in a Widening Country or an EU Outermost Region.

To access tailored services such as the Academy, applicants must:

• Be a coordinator or partner of a running or completed Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe project, or a COST Action

• Be located in a Widening Country or an EU Outermost Region

• Have one or more Key Exploitable Results (KERs)

There is no restriction regarding the Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe programme, pillar, call or topic from which the project originates.

Open-access services, such as webinars and trainings, are available to a broader audience interested in dissemination, exploitation and research valorisation.

We offer tailored individual support and open-access services like webinars, online trainings, stakeholder engagement, matchmaking, study visits, networking possibilities as well as guidance on IP, follow-up funding, communication, and result valorisation.

Whether you're just starting or looking to increase the visibility and impact of your results, we provide tools, training, and expert advice to help you disseminate and exploit the results effectively, engage stakeholders, and plan for long-term uptake.

You can apply through our online platform during open calls divided into quarterly cut-offs. If you’re eligible, a Key Account Manager will guide you through a short assessment and, if selected, help prepare your personalised Service Delivery Plan.

No application is needed – just register directly on the events section. All awareness-raising webinars and online trainings are open access and free of charge.

It starts with an outreach and application phase, followed by an initial assessment. Then, depending on your needs, you’ll receive tailored services and join open online sessions as well as on-site events. After the service, we provide feedback and recommendations for next steps.

Yes. All personal data is handled in full compliance with GDPR. We only collect what is necessary to deliver services and improve user experience. Confidentiality is a top priority, especially in individual support.

All training sessions, open call, and matchmaking events are listed on our project website. You can also follow our social media and sign up for our LinkedIn newsletter to stay updated.

A Key Exploitable Result (KER) is a significant output, innovation, knowledge asset or technological/scientific advancement generated within a Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe project, or a COST Action, with clear potential for further development, uptake or exploitation.

KERs may take many forms, including technologies, methods, tools, research findings, services, processes, policy recommendations, standards, data, know-how or other results that can generate scientific, economic, societal or institutional value.

No. All widerAdvance Facility activities and services are provided free of charge.

Open-access activities, such as webinars, Mutual Learning sessions and Study Visits, are available free of charge to eligible participants. Tailored services provided through the widerAdvance Facility are also free of charge for selected clients.

The widerAdvance Facility will remain available until 2028, allowing eligible organisations to apply for tailored support throughout the duration of the project.

More detailed information can be found on the dedicated Open Call page, where you’ll find guidelines, eligibility criteria, and the application process.